Civics Polity ยท General Awareness

Indian Government Initiatives

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Indian government initiatives cover national schemes for healthcare, education, rural housing, and cultural conservation. Test takers must understand the objectives and target demographics of various central and state programs. This is a highly scoring area in the general awareness section of SSC, banking, and PSC exams.

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Indian Government Initiatives Questions

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government's program for promoting energy efficiency in buildings?

  1. Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC)

  2. National Building Code (NBC)

  3. Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA)

  4. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
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Explanation

The Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) is the Indian government's program for promoting energy efficiency in buildings. It sets minimum energy efficiency standards for new commercial buildings.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government's program for promoting the use of clean cooking fuels?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)

  2. National Clean Cooking Scheme (NCCS)

  3. Ujjwala 2.0

  4. National Biogas and Organic Manure Programme (NBOMP)
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Explanation

The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) is the Indian government's program for promoting the use of clean cooking fuels. It provides financial assistance to women from below poverty line (BPL) households to purchase LPG connections.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government's program for promoting the use of electric vehicles?

  1. Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME)

  2. National Electric Mobility Mission Plan 2020 (NEMMP 2020)

  3. Electric Vehicle Policy 2020

  4. National Mission on Electric Mobility
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Explanation

The Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME) is the Indian government's program for promoting the use of electric vehicles. It provides financial incentives to manufacturers and consumers of electric vehicles.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a major achievement of the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS)?

  1. Development of the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)

  2. Launch of the Indian Remote Sensing Satellite (IRS) series

  3. Establishment of the Bhuvan geoportal

  4. Development of the Geospatial Data Infrastructure (GDI)
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Explanation

While IIRS has made significant contributions in other areas, the development of the Geospatial Data Infrastructure (GDI) is not directly attributed to IIRS.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the IMD's public outreach programme?

  1. IMD-POP

  2. MoES

  3. MoEFCC

  4. NDMA
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The IMD's public outreach programme is called the IMD-POP.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a key objective of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)?

  1. To clean up the Ganga River

  2. To prevent pollution of the Ganga River

  3. To promote sustainable development in the Ganga River basin

  4. To promote the commercial exploitation of the Ganga River
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The NMCG aims to clean up the Ganga River, prevent pollution of the Ganga River, and promote sustainable development in the Ganga River basin. Promoting the commercial exploitation of the Ganga River is not a key objective of the NMCG.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a sports-based disaster preparedness program in India?

  1. The 'Khelo India' program

  2. The 'Sports for Development' program

  3. The 'Disaster Ready Sports' program

  4. The 'Sports for Peace' program
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Explanation

The 'Disaster Ready Sports' program is a sports-based disaster preparedness program in India that aims to promote community resilience to disasters through sports. The program involves training sports coaches and volunteers to use sports as a tool for disaster preparedness and response.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a sports-based disaster response initiative in India?

  1. The 'Sports for Relief' program

  2. The 'Athletes for Disaster Relief' program

  3. The 'Play for Peace' program

  4. The 'Sports for Development' program
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Explanation

The 'Sports for Relief' program is a sports-based disaster response initiative in India that aims to provide immediate relief and support to communities affected by disasters. The program involves mobilizing sports organizations, athletes, and volunteers to provide essential supplies, shelter, and psychosocial support to disaster-affected communities.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a sports-based disaster preparedness program for children and youth in India?

  1. The 'School Sports for Disaster Preparedness' program

  2. The 'Youth Sports for Disaster Preparedness' program

  3. The 'Play for Safety' program

  4. The 'Sports for Peace' program
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Explanation

The 'School Sports for Disaster Preparedness' program is a sports-based disaster preparedness program for children and youth in India that aims to promote disaster preparedness among school children through sports. The program involves training school teachers and coaches to use sports as a tool for disaster preparedness and response, and incorporating disaster preparedness messages into school sports programs.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a sports-based disaster preparedness program for women and girls in India?

  1. The 'Women's Sports for Disaster Preparedness' program

  2. The 'Girls' Sports for Disaster Preparedness' program

  3. The 'Play for Safety' program

  4. The 'Sports for Peace' program
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Explanation

The 'Women's Sports for Disaster Preparedness' program is a sports-based disaster preparedness program for women and girls in India that aims to promote disaster preparedness among women and girls through sports. The program involves training women sports coaches and volunteers to use sports as a tool for disaster preparedness and response, and incorporating disaster preparedness messages into sports programs that are popular among women and girls.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a sports-based disaster preparedness program for persons with disabilities in India?

  1. The 'Sports for Disability Disaster Preparedness' program

  2. The 'Play for Safety' program

  3. The 'Sports for Peace' program

  4. The 'Athletes for Disaster Relief' program
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Explanation

The 'Sports for Disability Disaster Preparedness' program is a sports-based disaster preparedness program for persons with disabilities in India that aims to promote disaster preparedness among persons with disabilities through sports. The program involves training sports coaches and volunteers with disabilities to use sports as a tool for disaster preparedness and response, and incorporating disaster preparedness messages into sports programs that are popular among persons with disabilities.

Multiple choice

What are some of the initiatives being taken by the government to promote responsible drinking and reduce alcohol-related harm in India?

  1. Public awareness campaigns

  2. Stricter enforcement of drunk driving laws

  3. Collaboration with NGOs

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The government is implementing various initiatives to promote responsible drinking and reduce alcohol-related harm, including public awareness campaigns, stricter enforcement of drunk driving laws, and collaboration with NGOs to provide support and resources.

Multiple choice

What are some of the ways that India can use its soft power to address global challenges?

  1. By promoting sustainable development

  2. By combating climate change

  3. By promoting human rights

  4. By all of the above
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Explanation

India can use its soft power to address global challenges by promoting sustainable development, by combating climate change, and by promoting human rights.

Multiple choice

What are some of the ways that India can use its soft power to promote its own cultural heritage?

  1. By promoting Indian art, music, and dance

  2. By promoting Indian cuisine

  3. By promoting Indian tourism

  4. By all of the above
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India can use its soft power to promote its own cultural heritage by promoting Indian art, music, and dance, by promoting Indian cuisine, and by promoting Indian tourism.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the government initiative launched in India to promote sports tourism?

  1. Incredible India Sports Tourism Campaign

  2. Sports Tourism Promotion Scheme

  3. National Sports Tourism Policy

  4. Sports Tourism Development Fund
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Explanation

The Incredible India Sports Tourism Campaign is a government initiative launched to promote sports tourism in India, highlighting the country's sporting heritage and diverse sporting experiences.